Whispering Gallery at Grand Central
"This architectural marvel is a well-kept secret: an acoustic curiosity allows visitors to whisper in a corner and be heard clearly on the other side of the vault. A unique experience amidst the hustle and bustle of this iconic New York location."
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Perrine Braz - Valeez Travel
This architectural marvel is a well-kept secret: an acoustic curiosity allows visitors to whisper in one corner and be heard clearly on the other side of the arch. A unique experience amidst the hustle and bustle of this iconic place in New York.
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An arch at Grand Central allows a person to whisper a secret that can be heard from the other side of the arch, without anyone noticing. Your whisper can be heard by someone standing with their ear pressed against the vaulted wall, up to a distance of 33 meters.
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The gallery where the arch is located is in the lower hall, outside the Oyster Bar.
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It is a vaulted room where if two people stand at opposite ends of the vault's intersection, they can hear what is being said despite the distance. What is a whispering wall, you may ask, and why would it be located in Grand Central Station? It is actually a strange architectural phenomenon. And it is very fun to try out.